"Bekaa Valley"

Lebanon is among the oldest sites of wine production in the world. The Phoenicians were instrumental in spreading wine throughout the Mediterranean in ancient times. Despite the many conflicts of the…

Religious anthropologist and researcher and founder of NEOS Tourism consultancy Nour Farra-Haddad invites us to discover a sanctuary in the heart of the Bekaa Valley.

Despite its small size, Lebanon boasts diverse landscapes due to its complex geography. Nada Raphael of Tourleb takes us to four beautiful valleys that are worth discovering this season.

Experience rural living, dating more than 2000 years back.  With the progress of modernization and the destruction in mass of modest habitation built of stones and mud bricks, it has become…

Lush scenery, springs, lakes and rivers, dense forests and authentic Lebanese hospitality — what more could you want? Here’s what’s waiting for you at Anjar Eco Park, a one-of-a-kind retreat nestled in the heart of the Bekaa Valley.

Deir El Ahmar is a town located 100 km from Beirut and 22 km northwest of Baalbek in the Bekaa Valley.  It is believed its name originated from the Aramaic Deir Ohmor, the Monastery of the Lord’s Brother. 

Located in the Bekaa Valley, Zahle is Lebanon’s third largest city and a hub in the region. The city is surrounded by snow-capped mountains and is renowned for producing a large share of Lebanon’s wine, arak and poetry.

Considered by many as one of Lebanon’s most picturesque towns, Rachaya is a jewel in the Bekaa Valley.

Revered for its historical sites and traditional way of life, Anjar is a fascinating town set in the heart of the Bekaa Valley. Travel expert Pia Abboud points out just a few of its many highlights.